Aeonium ‘Schwarzkopf’ (Black Rose)

Botanical & Common Names
- Botanical name: Aeonium ‘Schwarzkopf’
- Common names: Black Rose

Background & Origin
is a cultivar of Aeonium arboreum, whose relatives come from he Canary Islands, with its range extending to Southwest Morocco and Madeira, ideal for a sunny spot outside during the summer or a bright windowsill indoors. It has unusual flat leaves creating a sculptural, eye-catching addition to any home.

Care Level
- Care level: Easy
- Suitable for beginners: Yes

What It Loves
- Bright warm spot
- Letting the compost dry out

What It Dislikes
- Overwatering or sitting in soggy soil
- Dark spots will cause legginess

Best Rooms for This Plant
- Bedroom
- Living room
- Office
- Conservatory

Growth Potential
- Typical height indoors: 90 - 120 cm in height
- Typical spread: Up to 30 - 60cm wide
- Growth rate: Slow growing
- Pruning required: Occasional, to remove dead leaves

Is This Plant Right for You?
This plant is a great choice if you:
- Sculptural statement: Bold rosettes add instant impact.
- Have a bright warm spot
- Low maintenance and easy care

Light
- Best light: Bright warm spot with some direct sunlight
- Avoid: dark shady spot

Watering
- Frequency: Water when soil is completely dry,
- Seasonal note: Reduce watering in winter when growth slows to almost none.

Humidity
- Prefers: No humidity
- Extra humidity helpful?: These plants are native to arid conditions and do not require humidity.

Feeding
- Feed with: A balanced houseplant fertiliser
- Frequency: Once or twice during growing season during spring and summer. No feeding is needed during autumn and winter.

Toxicity
- Pet safe: Yes
- Notes: Keep out of reach of pets and small children to avoid leaf damage.

Repotting
- How often: Once a year
- Signs it’s needed: Roots growing out of the drainage holes, slower growth, or soil drying very quickly. Choose a pot only slightly larger than the current one to avoid overwatering.